What To Bring & Not Bring on Your Next Myrtle Beach Vacation!

Your Myrtle Beach Vacation with Palmetto Vacation Rentals is just around the corner! As a guest, you may be unsure as to what you can and cannot bring for your vacation rental unit. Below we have created a list of items to bring and not to bring for your unforgettable beach getaway:

What TO Bring:

  • Clothing (shirts, pants, swimsuits, undergarments, shoes, etc.)
  • Toiletries (toilet paper, soap, shampoo/conditioner, etc.)
  • Paper Products (paper towels, paper plates, garbage bags, etc.)
  • Beach Materials (beach towels, equipment, games, cooler)
  • Rx Medication
  • First Aid Kit Essentials
  • Important Information Material (drivers license, credit card, insurance card)
  • Cell Phone and Charger + Additional Electronic Devices
  • Laundry Products (check unit details to see if washer/dryer provided)

There are several items on this list that can be bought locally at one of Myrtle Beach’s many convenient grocery markets and supercenters! There also will be a “starter” kit when you arrive that will have a roll of paper towel, toilet paper, dish wash detergent, laundry soap detergent, and an extra garbage bag.

What NOT TO Bring:

  • Linens
  • Bath Towels and Hand Towels
  • Expensive Items (jewelry, keepsakes, valuables with no ID)
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Portable Grills (no charcoal/propane)
  • Pets

Each rental is provided with freshly cleaned linens, towels, and kitchen towel set.

If you have any questions regarding what your rental unit will have, please feel free to give us a call at Palmetto Vacation Rentals office – (888) 808-2788! We hope you have stress free packing experience and safe travels as you journey your way to the Myrtle Beach sands.  

Friday Finds – Easter in Myrtle Beach 2019

Easter weekend at the beach has arrived! Come join in on the fun and experience all that the Grand Strand has to offer. Down below you will find a variety of activities for you and your family to join in on this upcoming Saturday and Sunday. There is also a list of many churches in the area that will be hosting Easter sunrise services. We invite you all to make this the best Easter vacation yet!

Easter Family Activities

Easter Egg Hunt at McLean Park
Get ready to visit the Easter Bunny and receive sweet candy at North Myrtle Beach’s 37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Egg Hunt will be divided by age groups and will begin at 10 AM sharp!
April 20 | 10-12 PM | 93 Oak Drive, North Myrtle Beach

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Gordon Biersch
Want to enjoy a delicious breakfast at the popular Gordon Biersch in The Market Common? This Saturday come savor an all inclusive meal ($10/person) with the Easter Bunny. Be sure to call and make reservations prior to event at 843-839-0249.
April 20 | 9 AM | 3060 Howard Avenue, Myrtle Beach

Breakfast Buffet with the Easter Bunny at Hard Rock Cafe
Hop on over to Hard Rock Cafe this Saturday for tasty pancakes, scrambled
eggs, breakfast pastries, and more! The Easter Bunny will be handing out treats too. Prices per person range from $13-$20 depending on age. Be sure to make reservations at 843-946-0007 ext. 208 before event!
April 20 | 9-10:30 AM | 1318 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach

Lulu’s “Easter Egg Dash”
This is not a normal Easter egg hunt. Come with the kiddos and dash for Easter Eggs that have treats, toys, and even discounts to Lulu’s restaurant! Also the Easter Bunny at Lulu’s will be ready for the many photo opts with the family!
April 21 | 2-4 PM | 4954 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach


Oceanfront Sunrise Sunrises

Want to experience an oceanfront sunrise service Easter morning? Below is a list of various churches in the area hosting a sunrise service on Sunday, April 21, 2019:

Barefoot Church
6:45 AM | Main Street in North Myrtle Beach | Beach Baptisms

Christ United
6 AM | Bummz Beach Cafe (2002 North Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC) | There will be a continental breakfast following the service!

Faith Presbyterian Church
6:30 AM | 79th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC

Grand Strand Baptist Church
6:30 AM | Second Avenue Pier (110 Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach SC)

Trinity United Methodist Church
6:30 AM | 17th Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach SC | Please bring flowers!

We hope you have a wonderful weekend and Myrtle Beach vacation rental stay with Palmetto Vacation Rentals.


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Originally from New York, Alison Lashower moved to the Myrtle Beach area with her family twelve years ago. Gamecock at heart, she graduated from the University of South Carolina with a marketing and entrepreneurship degree in May of 2017. When Alison is not spending time taking photographs around the Myrtle Beach area, you can find her writing, dancing, or on some type of adventure. Fun fact, she just spent this past year living abroad in Cape Town, South Africa!


Friday Finds – 9 Fun Weekend Events in Myrtle Beach!



Happy Friday! The weekend has finally arrived and we are sure you are ready to explore all that Myrtle Beach has to offer. This weekend (April 12 – April 14, 2019)  there are a lot of events happening at the Grand Strand. Below is a list of 9 ideas for your unforgettable vacation experience:

  1. Participate in the 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival happening at The Market Common Saturday at 5:30 PM.
  2. See Edwin McCain perform live at Banditos Cantina on the Myrtle Beach Boulevard Friday (tonight) starting at 9PM.
  3. Sing “Happy Together” with The Midtown Men from Jersey Boys at the Alabama Theatre on Saturday night at 7PM. Be sure to book reservation online prior to event!
  4. Bring the kiddos along and visit Ripley’s Aquarium Sensory Friendly event located at Broadway at the Beach all day Saturday.
  5. Taste a sweet & savory southern style brunch with Rory John Zak at Tin Roof on Sunday at 12PM.
  6. Explore the art culture happening around the Grand Strand at the Spring Art in Common Arts & Crafts Show in Valor Park at The Market Common happening Saturday and Sunday.
  7. Hop on over to the Barefoot Bunny Hop at Barefoot Landing on Saturday from 11AM – 1 PM!
  8. Tee up (or should we say putt up!) at Marshwalk Masters Tournament on the Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet on Sunday starting at 3PM.
  9. Jam out with Chase Rice, America’s famous country singer at The House of Blues Saturday night! Doors open at 7PM.

We hope you enjoy your Myrtle Beach vacation rental and stay.
Have a fantastic weekend from Palmetto Vacation Rentals!
  (Click links above for more details regarding events)



Originally from New York, Alison Lashower moved to the Myrtle Beach area with her family twelve years ago. Gamecock at heart, she graduated from the University of South Carolina with a marketing and entrepreneurship degree in May of 2017. When Alison is not spending time taking photographs around the Myrtle Beach area, you can find her writing, dancing, or on some type of adventure. Fun fact, she just spent this past year living abroad in Cape Town, South Africa!


Friday Finds – The Simpsons “Kwik-E-Mart”

The Simpsons have come to real life! Welcome to the first ever created “Kwik-E-Mart,” a popular and new convenience store seen on The Simpsons show to hit the Grand Strand last August.

Located right at Myrtle Beach’s popular tourist attraction, Broadway at the Beach, Kwik-E-Mart has attracted Simpson fans from all around the country wanting a taste of the famous Lard Lad Donuts and Heat-Lamp Hot Dogs.

This is the first ever Kwik-E-Mart to open! The popular convenience store has hinted that this is the first of many to open around the United States in the coming years.

After opening last August, Kwik-E-Mart has become an iconic place for every Simpson fan wanting to slurp the famous Squishee Slushies and purchase Simpson memorabilia. There is also many delicious Simpson inspired treats and unique sitcom souvenirs all around the Kwik-E-Mart too. What more could you ask for on your next Myrtle Beach vacation?

There is also The Aztec Theatre, a unique 4-D Simpsons movie experience that is set to open in the next few months. The theatre is conveniently located next door to the Kwik-E-Mart-perfect to gather up some snacks before entering! To follow news regarding the opening of the theatre, be sure to sign up for their updates on the website link below.

On your next Myrtle Beach vacation, be sure to step on into the land where Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie rule and donuts are the key to happy living.


Kwik-E-Mart
Broadway at the Beach
1119 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Originally from New York, Alison Lashower moved to the Myrtle Beach area with her family twelve years ago. Gamecock at heart, she graduated from the University of South Carolina with a marketing and entrepreneurship degree in May of 2017. When Alison is not spending time taking photographs around the Myrtle Beach area, you can find her writing, dancing, or on some type of adventure. Fun fact, she just spent this past year living abroad in Cape Town, South Africa!